Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Technician will be working on a new clinical research study within the Department of Anesthesiology. The study, COMPASS (COmprehensive Mobile Precision Approach for Scalable Solutions in mental health treatment), is focused on the effects of wearable and mobiletechnology on mental health outcomes. The project's goals are to reduce the burden of depression and other mental health conditions via mobile technology-delivered interventions, as well as to accelerate recovery from mental illness by better matching pharmacological, psychological, and mobile-based treatments to patients. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for participant recruitment and follow-up tasks, including facilitating data collection and other study tasks. 

This is a regular, but term-limited position, which will end after approximately two years. 

This position is hybrid. The candidates will come into the Ann Arbor office about once a week to take care of shipping and specimen processing. The rest of the time will be remote work with UM provided technology

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

The Clinical Research Coordinator Technician Technology Lead will be responsible for technology support to participants and the study team - including installing the study smartphone application(s), electronic consenting, and setup of wearable devices. The Tech Lead will also contribute to recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling research participants from multiple sites. The Clinical Research Coordinator will support consenting, enrollment, and follow-up tasks as needed and requested by participants and the study team. The Tech Lead will be responsible for leading the creation and monitoring of set-up guides for all technology related study materials. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

The CRC will work with Study Coordinators to

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to the Research Intern

Supervision Exercised: None 

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This position is term-limited for about 2 years (ending May 2026) with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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